CPRD Dog Park Officially Open

NEWBERG, Ore. - The dog park at Ewing Young Historical Park will officially open Monday, Dec. 6. This latest Chehalem Park and Recreation District amenity features a fenced open area for dogs of all sizes.

The park is approximately two acres, split into two sections - one for large dogs and one for small and shy dogs. The fenced area is off-leash.

There are large oak logs to keep dogs interested and for owners to sit. Water is available. There is a station for waste collection materials and disposal.

The dog park will open from 7 a.m. to dusk. No other animals are permitted. A complete list of rules is posted, designed to keep this new park safe, clean and enjoyable for all.

Ewing Young Historical Park is located at 1201 South Blaine Street in Newberg (follow the railroad tracks). It is also home to famous Chehalem Skate Park, a BMX track and a disc golf course.

Overnight Warming Center Open: CPRD Adult Enrichment Center Extends Hours

NEWBERG, Ore. - The Adult Enrichment Center (AKA Senior Center) will extend hours from 8 a.m. today, Monday morning, overnight through 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23 due to the cold weather. Anyone seeking relief from the cold is welcome.

Overnight Warming Center Open: CPRD Adult Enrichment Center Extends Hours

The Adult Enrichment Center (AKA Senior Center) will extend hours to open from 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, to 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22 due to the cold weather. Anyone seeking relief from the cold is welcome.

Address
101 West Foothills Drive
Newberg, Oregon 97132
(adjacent to Crater Elementary School)

CPRD employee named OGA Volunteer of the Year

Congratulations to Phil Fribley, named Volunteer of the Year by the Oregon Golf Association for 2010.

When Phil is not working as marshall for Chehalem Glenn Golf Course, he donates his time assisting OGA conduct and run amateur golf tournaments around the state. Phil has been a volunteer for 16 years, traveling as far as Klamath Falls and Bend, working starters, maintaing pace of play, and marshaling for OGA tournaments.

"I enjoy being able to help out with the sport this way," he said.

Chehalem Glenn Golf Course supervisor Brandon Thompson said "We're proud of what Phil does and winning that award."

Next time you're out on the green, be sure to shake Phil's hand.

Chehalem Cultural Center recognized for construction excellence

The Chehalem Cultural Center won an honorable mention Northwest Construction magazine's Best of 2010 Awards.

The annual competition recognizes construction and design excellence in the three-state region that includes Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

An independent jury comprised of design and construction professionals arrived at 20 winning projects and three honorable mentions in categories such as Best Green Building and Best Transportation Project.

“The jury considered a variety of criteria for each project, from teamwork and safety to innovation and aesthetics,” says Scott Blair, senior editor of Northwest Construction. “This year’s group of 75 entries impressed the judges with their quality and variety.”

The winners will be profiled in detail in the December issue of Northwest Construction and onwww.northwest.construction.com. In addition, project teams will be honored during an awards ceremony breakfast at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront on Thursday, December 9.

CPRD Board to meet at Adult Enrichment Center

The CPRD Board of Directors will meet at the Adult Enrichment Center (A.K.A. the Senior Center) at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23. The public is welcome.

For the full location schedule, go to the Board webpage.

Address

101 West Foothills Drive

Newberg, OR 97132

(Adjacent to Crater Elementary School)

Proposed trail system gets a name

NEWBERG, OR -- Chehalem Heritage Trails - That's the official name of the proposed 77-mile trail system CPRD is working on. Monday night, Sept. 20th, ten members of the new advisory committee met to work on the first segment of the trail, which will connect Newberg and Dundee through Dayton Avenue and Hess Creek.

City administration from Newberg and Dundee, ODOT, Oregon State Parks, the Newberg School District, and Champoeg State Park were represented in the inaugural meeting. One thing they did was decide on the official name of the trail system itself. Discussion opened up on the theme and the names of the other trails included in the master plan. Public input is welcome - Should the trails be named on a historical theme, an agricultural theme, or something else?

Beyond identity, the committee examined the proposed trail alignments, discussed possible tie-ins with federal programs, and the objectives of the project. The next meeting will be a bus tour of the proposed trail route.

Soccer season opens Sept. 11

NEWBERG, Or. - Soccer is the most popular sport in our district, with 650 players. Saturday, Sept. 11, CPRD soccer fields at Renne and Jaquith parks will be packed with 46 games of nonstop soccer action. Come for all or part.

Extreme League plays the Jamboree. All others begin regular league play.

All play schedules are on our website under Sports Schedules.

Advisory committee forms for proposed major trail system

FIRST MEETING OF FOUR SCHEDULED FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGARDING PROPOSED TRAIL SYSTEM CONNECTING NEWBERG TO DUNDEE

NEWBERG, Or. – Progress is being made toward making the proposed Chehalem Heritage Trail system a reality.

An advisory committee for the tentatively named Newberg-Dundee Connector segment of the proposed Chehalem Heritage Trail system is forming and its first meeting has been scheduled.

The first meeting of the advisory committee will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 20 at the Chehalem Park & Recreation District Office at 125 S. Elliott Road in Newberg. The number to the District Office is (503) 554-0283.

The proposed Chehalem Heritage Trail will be an outstanding continuous 70+ mile trail system connecting Newberg, Dundee and surrounding areas while preserving and enhancing the greater Chehalem Valley community parks, historic heritage, native habitats and open space. Before the meeting, please take some time to familiarize yourself with the project by visiting http://www.chehalem-trail.net/.

The purposes of the Advisory Committee will be

· To implement the goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan;

· To refine the conceptual alignments of the tentatively named Newberg-Dundee Connection. This includes the first three segments of the Strategic Plan - Dayton Avenue, Hess Creek and the Willamette Riverfront.

· To address cultural site and restoration site choices.

This is the first of four meetings anticipated for this committee between now and January.

Volunteer completes mural in preschool courtyard

NEWBERG, Or. - Sherwood resident Allison Hamilton was recognized at the CPRD Board meeting Aug. 26 for the creation of a mural at CPRD's Bonnie Benedict Preschool. The colorful outdoor mural evokes a child's impression of a sunny meadow of wildflowers and trees, livening up the courtyard space where C.A.R.E. childcare and preschool children spend time each day.

Allison created the mural to earn the Girl Court Gold Award for Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington. The 18-year-old managed the entire project, including securing paint donations from Sherwin Williams, conceptualizing the design and leading children in helping paint the mural (their handprints create the flowers).

Allison Hamilton and CPRD Board President Mike Ragsdale

Grant money allows Park & Rec children to participate in Tilikum outdoor obstacle course

NEWBERG, Ore. – Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, 23 Chehalem Park and Recreation District Summer Fest students will spend an afternoon on Tilikum Day Camp's Challenge Course at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, July 30^th.

Part of Tilikum Center for Outdoor Retreats and Ministries, the Challenge Course is a collection of ropes, cables, wooden beams, tires, and logs. Activities are geared for individual and group growth and discovery.

This special opportunity was made possible for CPRD students thanks to the generosity of sponsors Providence Newberg Medical Center and the George Fox University MAT Department. This is a $690.00 value.

If you are interested in photos but cannot make it to the event, please contact Public Information Coordinator Kat Ricker at 971-832-4222 or rickerk@cprdnewberg.org. I will be happy to provide photos to your specifications.

For more information on the grant or the event, contact Community School Coordinator Janine Saxton at 503-537-7310.

Small Group Swim Lessons

NEWBERG, Ore. -- Chehalem Aquatic Center is currently taking registration for Small Group Session 4-B which begins July 26^th. With three children per class this one week (Monday – Friday) program has a great instructor to student ratio. Morning and evening lessons are available with each lesson being 30 minutes in length. Small group prices from $43/$53. A new session of small group lessons begin each Monday through the summer. Register in person at 1802 Haworth; via phone at 503-538-4813; online at cprd.recware.com.

Private Swim Lessons

Chehalem Aquatic Center is accepting new clients for private swim lessons. Private lessons are a one on one teaching format and lesson structure is modified to meet each clients needs. Private lesson session run weekly begin each Monday through the summer months. Call 503-538-4813 to be placed on the next available appointment (session) list. Cost is $70/$90 for the week.

Blaine Street Paved to Ewing Young CPRD Park

July 15, 2010

NEWBERG, Ore. -- CPRD paved Blaine Street from West 9th to the entrance of the Dog Park on Thursday, July 15th, smoothing the way for travelers to Ewing Young Historical CPRD Park, home of the 12-hole Disc Golf course, Bicycle Motorcross (BMX) Track, skate park, and the future dog park, which is being built at the entrance to the park.

The District has long wanted to do this in order to reduce dust raising during dry months and make a safer, more pleasant trip to the park. Because the park is frequented by bicyclists and skateboarders, this will benefit them as well as automobile drivers.

If you have any questions, please contact Kat Ricker, Public Information Coordinator, at 971-832-4222.

Crater Fields Concession Stand/Restroom dedication ceremony & BBQ

June 12, 2010

NEWBERG, Ore. -- A belated formal dedication ceremony will be held for the concessions and restroom building at Crater fields on the Darnell Wright Sports Complex in Newberg at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2010 on field #3.

The dedication plaque will be unveiled, permanently affixed to the outside wall of the building.

This facility was constructed largely by volunteers who donated their time, labor and professional expertise. The cost for the building was approximately $74,291 for materials, permits, and engineering. To build this building today without donations would likely exceed $200,000.

The building opened for business in September, 2009. Until that time, a trailer and portable restrooms served during the games.

The ceremony June 17th will be brief. Board member Mike Ragsdale and Park Supervisor will make remarks, thank the volunteers, and a barbeque will be provided for all who attend, including news media. A pitching machine will be on hand for folks to take some swings. There will be regularly scheduled softball games going on in other fields.

If you have any questions, please contact Kat Ricker at (971) 832-4222.